Shopping
The market outside the temple
A small but lively bazaar sits just outside Badrinath Temple, mostly selling religious items, woolens and Garhwali handicrafts — good for gifts and mementos rather than a big shopping trip.
Religious Items
Rudraksha, malas & idols
Stalls near the temple entrance sell rudraksha malas, Saligram Shila miniatures, brass idols and bottled holy water — the most popular pilgrim souvenirs.
What to Buy
Local favourites
Religious Items
- Rudraksha malas and prayer beads
- Saligram Shila miniatures
- Bottled holy water, idols, incense
Woolens
- Hand-knitted shawls, caps & mufflers
- Warm and practical at this altitude
Garhwali Crafts
- Wood-carved temple replicas
- Copper & brass utensils
- Herbal products, Shilajit
Woolens
Hand-knitted & practical
Shawls, caps and mufflers line many stalls — genuinely useful given the altitude, and a favourite pick-up on the way out of town.
Mementos
Something to take home
Framed prints, mugs and keepsakes printed with the temple's image are an easy, packable way to remember the trip.